All entries must be handmade and finished. Fabrication, wax carving, CAD design, and casting are all acceptable processes to
achieve finished pieces. Pieces must be made of precious metals (gold, silver, or platinum). All gemstones must be natural, genuine,
or cultured; any enhancements or treatments must be fully disclosed.

• Category 1: $1,000 and Under – Material cost of finished piece must be $1,000 or less.
• Category 2: $1,000 – $3,000 – Material cost between $1,001 and $3,000.
• Category 3: $3,000 and Up – Material cost over $3,000.

Entries must be fully designed using CAD software (e.g., Jewel Beetle, Rhino, ZBrush, Fusion 360, Matrix, etc.).

• Category 4: CAD renders must be printed on 8×11” white paper, with front, side, back, and through finger perspectives. Files
  must be exported and prepared for 3D printing, properly scaled, closed, and free from major mesh errors. 3D-printed models are
  required with submission. All files should be submitted on a thumb drive.

Category 5: All entries must be finished and handmade. Fabrication, wax carving, CAD design, and casting are all acceptable
processes to achieve finished pieces. Metal must be used as the primary material. Alternative materials, and/ or natural or lab
grown gemstones may also be used.

Entries must be fully designed using CAD software (e.g., Jewel Beetle, Rhino, ZBrush, Fusion 360, Matrix, etc.).

• Category 6: CAD renders must be printed on 8×11” white paper, with front, side, back, and through-finger perspectives Files must be sent in on a thumb drive.
• CAD entries that include a fully ready-to-print file (e.g., STL, 3DM, or compatible format) will receive 10 bonus points toward their total score. Files must be exported and prepared for 3D printing, properly scaled, closed (watertight), and free from major mesh errors. *Bonus points apply only if files are judged to be production-ready by the committee.